How to Repair your Patio Umbrella Arm
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Fast moving thunderstorm winds caught our new $130 patio umbrella and damaged one of the arms of the frame. I was not ready to pay the same amount of money just for the same thing to happen again so I looked online for a repair kit. After not finding a repair kit, I stumbled upon a couple of repair videos but thought that they missed some information so I decided to record my take at repairing my umbrella for you to hopefully understand how to fix your own. It was hard filming this effort by myself but I hope it helps you. The effort could take less than an hour if you have all the tools needed and not have to video. The tools needed include:
Arrow Rivet Tool- amzn.to/2ut4xSA
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6inch long ¾ inch diameter copper tube
Drill
Drill bits
Pencil
2.4 inch bolt and matching nut with 3 washers
Measuring tape
Hammer
Beer may or may not be helpful : )
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B-Rob
I'm wondering if one could skip the rivet gun / rivets and simply use three screws / washers with the copper pipe (?) Thanks!
That may be a possibility. Let me know if that works.
hey b-rob...Yes! it worked with simply using screws...I did follow all of your instructions to the letter though and turned out FANTASTIC! Thanks & Happy 4th of July!
Late to the party, omg this is so helpful. I’ve tossed so many umbrellas because I couldn’t figure out how to repair. Thank you 🙏
You are so welcome. Glad this helped you!!
@@BrianRobinsonCoaching ordered the copper tube, that was the missing link for me, thank you SO much
Too bad you didn't have a tripod I have an extra can I send it to you. I love that you didnt take umbrella apart like others I've seen but you didn't provide the video. I am serious about send you a free tripod. Diane
Thank you so much Diane for offering to send me a tripod!! I have bought a couple since filming this video 😄! You are very thoughtful and kind. Thank you!!
OUTSTANDINGLY professional fix!!! i am beyond impressed and thrilled to try this on ALL of my broken umbrellas!! the way you used an anvil, copper pipe & hammer to shape the round pipe to match the broken rectangular wooden rib BLEW MY MIND!! i am usually too impatient to make such professional looking repairs, but your well thought out fix is actually “penny wise pound BRILLIANT!!” kudos and enormous gratitude!!! seriously thank you so much!!!
Thank you!
Good stuff. Next video needs to be how to make some legendary B-Rob smoked ribs.
Nice!! I have a similar umbrella with the same problem. This really works👌
I'm glad it helps. Thanks for commenting!
You've inspired my weekend project. Just helplessly watched my umbrella tip over in the wind and land solidly on one of the arms.
I hope this helps you with your project! You can do it! I know the heartache of watching it blow over. Let me know how it turns out!
Tried, worked, you legend thank you
Sweet!! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know. I actually still have this umbrella and it has held up through a lot of high winds!!
Thanks so much: your video helped. My patio umbrella is fixed.
Rivets posed a problem, so I used bolts, washers and nuts instead. All great now!!!
Thanks again.
Excellent! Thank you for letting me know and posting your solution. So glad its fixed and now you may have helped others who had the same rivet issue. Thank you!!
Thanks so much Brian...I would have never of figured this out for myself !!!
Its amazing. We have gone through like maybe 5 umbrellas in 3 years. Sad how cheap things are made these days. One could make a living assembling repair kits and videos of all the cheap crap being made nowadays.
Wow, 5 in 3 years. I agree that it is sad how cheap things are made these day.
The other way can’t be to crimp the copper pipe to snugly fit inside the break, epoxy it in place, and only redrill through it for the replacement pivot bolt… No paint touch up needed!
Slide a cardboard pizza box top up between the fabric and the rib repair for a mask and dust it in with the right spray paint color and you’re golden
This is outstanding B-Rob. My wife liked the “my wife is going to be so impressed” line 🤣
Here’s my project today …
😄 Thank you! How did it turn out for you?
Did same repair on mine, I found that taking the material off made fixing it easy and only takes a minute to take of
You need 3 holes in the pipe, instead of rivets, 3mm screw or bolt, 6 washers and 3 nuts.
Insert bolt into middle hole the insert the broken spurs. push the broken spur (the one still attached to the the frame) in to thd pipe untill it hits middle screw, use a bit of tape and tape the pipe to the spur, do the same for other side
You can then drill through the holes in the copper pipe and through the spur
If you don't have rivets and a gun then screws will also work
As a precaution I added 3in copper pipe with 1 hole in middle, to reinfoce that joint on each spur
Drll out the rivet and replace rivets with nut and bolt
Doesn't take to long to do this mod, and you'll never have to worry about it knowing that this fault will never happen again
Dave, thanks for this tip! I believe this will help a lot of people! Thank you!
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Saver!😁Thaaaaank YOU😄😊👍🏾👍🏾✌
You're welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. This makes my day!!
I can make it myself. Just got instructions from woodprix website and I'm ready for do it :D
Cool. I hope it works out for you!
Yes it did
Thanks for copper pipe idea. I had same break on 2 arms of my 115” umbrella and just fixed it! The only difference is I used 2 bolts on each side of break instead of rivets and it works like a charm!
Good stuff! I appreciate you commenting and leaving your experience. I think its very helpful for others trying to find ways to fix theirs. Thank you!!
I have a less expensive umbrella. With only two sections. This is kind of what I thought I could do. Thank you.!
You're so welcome!
Thanks for a really good idea for repairing an umbrella. Ours is wooden, but your repair concept should work the same as long as I paint it when done.
Thank you.
You're welcome. Thank you for taking the time to comment and let me know. How did the install go?
I've got a cantilever banana parasol and the rib snapped at the same place as yours. I wondering it it will work with mine
Did you try this fix on yours?
A storm just did the same damage to the same umbrella model. Let's see how it goes.
Wow. Did you try fix it yet? I'd like to know how it turned out. Thanks for commenting!
Hi Bob, what size pop rivets did you use? I know they had to be long correct?
Sorry for the delayed response Daniel, yes they were the long (1/2 inch) I believe. As you probably know, you want them to be long enough to make it through the arm section.
Hi Do you think its easy for a woman to do lol ?? i have 2 broken patio umbrellas
Darlyn, yes maybe even better😉! I think you can do it. Let me know how it goes please.
What was used to cut the old pieces off the pole that joins with the broken pole?
Good question, I used some small bolt cutters that look like pliers (not the gigantic thing that cuts locks).
Hi im fixing my umbrella arm right now, do i have to have a bolt for the middle hole or can i use rivets like the other 2 holes
Hi Darlyn, that may work if you can find one long enough. I think I realized that a bolt was better. Did you finish it? If so, which did you use?
@@BrianRobinsonCoaching i fixed it, only needed a screw in the middle, the pipe fit so snug i didnt need to put any other screws thank you !!!!! wish i could post a pic
Nice job ! Now, for anyone taking the California umbrellas UPPER HUB apart, DON'T put it on a table or workbench [like I did] you must work on this thing when it's vertical, otherwise the pins love to fall out.
Before disassembling, remove your fabric cover, obviously. Important: A dab of wite-out on the top, round plastic cover [with the screws] and the hub to mark the original positions/alignment will be very helpful for when reassembling too. Then, I suggest putting something under this whole assembly, as the pins STILL love to fall out... suggest an old rug or bed sheet to find your dropped pins.
When you remove the screws holding the top cover, keep in mind the hub will want to suddenly slide down. A piece of tape or a big tie wrap or better yet large rubber bands will help to temporarily hold it up in place. I then replaced my missing pin and reassembled the umbrella.
Thanks for the advice! I hope others will read this! Thank you for the comment and compliment!
Ideally if you intend to undo the top or midlde hub it's easyer if you have someone to hold the umbrella while you work on it. On mine the top plastic cap unsrews, allowing removal of fabric, this is all done with the umbrella closed. You then have access to the top hub screws
Very important, as mentioned don't lay it down to work on, make sure it's upright. what I did was use string (or gaffer tape) tie around all the spurs, this stopped the hub from moving down (still need to be cautious the pins don't come out), or get someone to hold it (this is the better option)
As mentioned be careful that non of the pins come out,
Fabric
If fabric is dirty you can wash it since you have it
Or you can buy new fabric if the old one is beyond saving
Before taking fabric of the umbrella measure from the tip of one spure to the middle, also not number of spurs
I found new replacement fabric on ebay
really good advice . I've been wondering how to fix my 2 that have the same problem . But what size are the bolts , washers , & rivets , or for those of us who don't know , how do I measure those to get the sizes I need ? Although yours looks like the exact size I have .
Thank you. They were the long (1/2 inch) rivets I believe. I can't remember the bolts and washers but I will try to remember to look.
@@BrianRobinsonCoaching ty so much . I'm a pretty healthy 60 yr old female & am having to do these things myself without or with very little experience .
Thanks. This was the first video I saw and it worked
Thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment and tell me!
Great Job! Thanks so much for your information.
You are so welcome! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment!
Thank you so much for this video my NEW umbrella broke in the exact same way in the exact same place!!!
Glad it helped! Thank you for commenting and letting me know!
thisisb-rob one question what did you use to cut the “old screws” off the pice that attaches to the copper?
Awesome idea thanks for the video.
You bet! Thank you for commenting!!
Can this be done with a wood umbrella?
I believe so if you drill holes for the rivets. The copper should protect the wood just as well and the rivets would hold the copper to the wood...so...I think so. Please don't hold me liable if it doesn't work 🙄😳😉😄. Good question. I think I will look for a broken wood one to try it.
Great video as I had the same problem.
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and let me know.
Great yard!
Thank you!
Brilliant!!!!
Thank you!!
Thanks for the video! I need to repair mine now!
You're welcome. I hope yours turns out good like mine did. Saved me a lot of money.
Can't wait to try.
Awesome. I hope this video helps you and I hope you fix it! Let me know how it comes out.
Where did you find the ¾" x 6" copper pipe?
I found it at Lowes.
Thank you..
you're welcome
I heard about woodprix instructions good opinions.
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If your wife says she spent 130$ she pocketed 80$ of that 🤣 def not a 130$ umbrella
Oh my. we're gonna have to have a talk then! 😂